Circulation:January 6, 2026 Randomized Controlled Trial of Mechanical Thrombectomy With Anticoagulation Versus Anticoagulation Alone for Acute Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Outcomes From the STORM-PE Trial

This Week In Medicine · Jan 5, 2026 · 13m

The STORM-PE clinical trial investigated whether using a computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy device to physically remove blood clots provides better outcomes for high-risk pulmonary embolism patients than standard medication alone. By comparing these two treatments, researchers discovered that the mechanical procedure was significantly more effective at reducing heart strain and normalizing vital signs within the first two days of care. While the physical intervention more rapidly restored the balance between heart chambers, it maintained a safety profile comparable to anticoagulation…